Scenic Matavai Resort Niue

We stayed at the Matavai apartment units down the road as the main resort was full. The units are located a short drive from the main resort and it has its own pool, BBQ and seating area, a satellite reception with freezers for each unit, a washer and dryer and also a telephone with a directory for Reception and restaurants. Our unit had excellent air-conditioning, a kitchenette with a hot plate, fridge and microwave. It's a great option for families as each unit sleeps up to 4: a king sized bed and a sofabed suitable for kids. Check in was easy and the cold welcome drinks and cold towels were a treat. Reception conveniently sorted out a rental car as they have some parked at the main resort carpark! Special mention to Elaine who was amazing and organised everything for us so efficiently! The resort also has Airport transfers and a welcome orientation for guests. The two pools at the main resort are great and it was nice to enjoy a cold slushy from the pool bar. The breakfast buffet had a good selection. The usual hot selection including scrambled eggs, sausage, hash, fish, fresh coconut bread, cereals and fruit, cold juices but no cold cuts. They also had an a la carte menu and it was nice to see the local police force also enjoying breakfast there one morning because the view is incredible! We had some lunches and dinners there which was handy with everything closed on Anzac day, but the service was a bit slow. Their umu buffet night is delish and fun with a live performance from friendly locals. The food was great with a spitroast pig, lamb, chicken and other island delicacies. Some vegetarian friendly options too. They provide the guests with a daily newsletter with a schedule of resort activities and island activities. The apartment units were great to stay at but next time we will stay at the main resort so we can easily walk to breakfast and dinner.

I stayed there only one week in early December 2024 and had a great experience. All staff were friendly and kind. Room was clean and fantastic ocean view. Especially the sunset was wonderful! Pool bar and restaurant share same menu and great as well.

Put the breathtaking (and it really is) coastal scenery a side for a moment. This resort has 2 problems. FOOD & BEVERAGE.....The food is very basic, don't expect anything close to gourmet. In fact in some cases whats on the menu isn't quite what turns up. "The whole island has run out" seems to be a common theme. Isolation shouldn't be an excuse when paying resort prices. As for the bar...clearly the bar staff have never been through basic cocktail training. Stick to beer and wine, its not worth wasting your money on even a gin and tonic. FERAL CHICKENS..... Are a serious problem here. And apart from a sign saying don't feed them, nothing seems to be done about the dozens of roosters and chickens roaming the resort. Being woken up at 4am every morning isn't what I had in mind for a relaxing holiday. These guys are relentless...not only do they perch in trees outside the rooms and keep you awake but you can hear them crowing all day. The island is heaving with feral chickens. But hey, stunning views and the snorkeling is world class.